Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher (Commander) - Expensive

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Nick Price
Jan 14, 2026
The Top 10 Most Played Persist Cards in Commander
With Lorwyn Eclipsed giving us new cards with persist let's see which cards featuring the mechanic have sat in the most Commander decks.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Twilight Diviner
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
3.1%inclusion3 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Dawnhand Dissident
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Bile-Vial Boggart
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Plaguecrafter
63%inclusion275 decks436 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
74%inclusion321 decks436 decks
57%synergy
Accursed Marauder
63%inclusion230 decks368 decks
55%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
66%inclusion289 decks436 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion299 decks436 decks
48%synergy
Entomb
51%inclusion221 decks436 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion275 decks436 decks
43%synergy
Demon's Disciple
44%inclusion192 decks436 decks
41%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
53%inclusion231 decks436 decks
41%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
44%inclusion194 decks436 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion284 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
62%inclusion270 decks436 decks
40%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
60%inclusion260 decks436 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion256 decks436 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion249 decks436 decks
34%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
50%inclusion217 decks436 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
49%inclusion213 decks436 decks
39%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
48%inclusion211 decks436 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
48%inclusion209 decks436 decks
36%synergy
Grave Pact
48%inclusion208 decks436 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
78%inclusion338 decks436 decks
55%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion247 decks436 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion220 decks436 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion217 decks436 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion192 decks436 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion157 decks436 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion150 decks436 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
30%inclusion129 decks436 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion108 decks436 decks
23%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
25%inclusion107 decks436 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
47%inclusion205 decks436 decks
26%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion202 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Warren Soultrader
46%inclusion171 decks373 decks
37%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
44%inclusion194 decks436 decks
33%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
43%inclusion189 decks436 decks
36%synergy
Merciless Executioner
39%inclusion170 decks436 decks
37%synergy
Selfless Spirit
37%inclusion161 decks436 decks
26%synergy
Roaming Throne
37%inclusion160 decks436 decks
31%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
31%inclusion135 decks436 decks
14%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
30%inclusion129 decks436 decks
24%synergy
Cathar Commando
30%inclusion129 decks436 decks
22%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
29%inclusion127 decks436 decks
28%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
28%inclusion121 decks436 decks
21%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
28%inclusion120 decks436 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion119 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
27%inclusion117 decks436 decks
16%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
27%inclusion117 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Sun Titan
27%inclusion116 decks436 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion111 decks436 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion109 decks436 decks
22%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
22%inclusion98 decks436 decks
22%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
22%inclusion97 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion95 decks436 decks
18%synergy
Bloodghast
21%inclusion91 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
20%inclusion88 decks436 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion73 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
19%inclusion55 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion84 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Cordial Vampire
19%inclusion84 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Grim Haruspex
19%inclusion83 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
19%inclusion83 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
18%inclusion25 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
17%inclusion76 decks436 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Grim Hireling
17%inclusion73 decks436 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion71 decks436 decks
-6%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
16%inclusion71 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion69 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion69 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Selfless Savior
16%inclusion68 decks436 decks
13%synergy
Teysa Karlov
15%inclusion65 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
15%inclusion65 decks436 decks
13%synergy
Redemption Choir
14%inclusion62 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion62 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
12%inclusion54 decks436 decks
-23%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
12%inclusion51 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
12%inclusion47 decks402 decks
8%synergy
Gravelighter
11%inclusion50 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Vein Ripper
11%inclusion50 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
42%inclusion181 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion171 decks436 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion162 decks436 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion130 decks436 decks
19%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion117 decks436 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
27%inclusion116 decks436 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Malice
26%inclusion98 decks374 decks
23%synergy
Village Rites
25%inclusion109 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion99 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
18%inclusion79 decks436 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion78 decks436 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion77 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion63 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion69 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Vona's Hunger
16%inclusion69 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion58 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion57 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion51 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion47 decks436 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion47 decks436 decks
-20%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion47 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion44 decks436 decks
-7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion42 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Get Lost
8.9%inclusion39 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.6%inclusion33 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion32 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Brought Back
6.7%inclusion29 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.7%inclusion25 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
43%inclusion186 decks436 decks
27%synergy
Buried Alive
36%inclusion156 decks436 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion149 decks436 decks
17%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
31%inclusion137 decks436 decks
29%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion118 decks436 decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion95 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion90 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion76 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Cataclysm
16%inclusion70 decks436 decks
16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion68 decks436 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion65 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion56 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion53 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion33 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
11%inclusion48 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion44 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion42 decks436 decks
-7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Innocent Blood
7.6%inclusion33 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
7.1%inclusion31 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion31 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion30 decks436 decks
-6%synergy
Smallpox
6.7%inclusion29 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.7%inclusion29 decks436 decks
-11%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion28 decks436 decks
-12%synergy
Living Death
5.5%inclusion24 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Make an Example
5.3%inclusion23 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
45%inclusion196 decks436 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion193 decks436 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion145 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
24%inclusion104 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
23%inclusion99 decks436 decks
17%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
20%inclusion89 decks436 decks
18%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion70 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Dementia
15%inclusion67 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion65 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion59 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion55 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion54 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion42 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.2%inclusion34 decks369 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.9%inclusion39 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.7%inclusion38 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.0%inclusion35 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.8%inclusion34 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.8%inclusion34 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.3%inclusion32 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.9%inclusion30 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.4%inclusion28 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.4%inclusion28 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.2%inclusion27 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.3%inclusion23 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Animation Module
5.3%inclusion23 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Invitation
5.0%inclusion22 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
37%inclusion160 decks436 decks
28%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
28%inclusion123 decks436 decks
22%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion106 decks436 decks
19%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion99 decks436 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion97 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion88 decks436 decks
-9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
19%inclusion70 decks372 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion78 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion72 decks436 decks
14%synergy
Bitterblossom
16%inclusion70 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
16%inclusion68 decks436 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion63 decks436 decks
-4%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
14%inclusion63 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion61 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion59 decks436 decks
-7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Dead
12%inclusion51 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion45 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion42 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
10%inclusion42 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
8.7%inclusion38 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.6%inclusion33 decks436 decks
-10%synergy
Into the Pit
7.5%inclusion23 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.4%inclusion23 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.3%inclusion32 decks436 decks
0%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.1%inclusion31 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.8%inclusion26 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.7%inclusion29 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Martyr's Bond
6.7%inclusion29 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.2%inclusion27 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.0%inclusion26 decks436 decks
-3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.7%inclusion25 decks436 decks
-10%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.7%inclusion25 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Doom Foretold
5.0%inclusion22 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
30%inclusion130 decks436 decks
23%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
10%inclusion45 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
6.0%inclusion26 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
5.0%inclusion22 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion182 decks436 decks
37%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
42%inclusion181 decks436 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion176 decks436 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
40%inclusion175 decks436 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion152 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
27%inclusion119 decks436 decks
-6%synergy
High Market
27%inclusion117 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Strip Mine
27%inclusion117 decks436 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion96 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion75 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion87 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion80 decks436 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion73 decks436 decks
13%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion72 decks436 decks
16%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion45 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion42 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.7%inclusion38 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion36 decks436 decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.6%inclusion33 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Lake of the Dead
7.3%inclusion32 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.5%inclusion24 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.3%inclusion23 decks436 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
5.3%inclusion23 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.0%inclusion22 decks436 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion410 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion382 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion265 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion198 decks436 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion155 decks436 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion150 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion121 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion96 decks436 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion84 decks436 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion65 decks436 decks
14%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion61 decks436 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion57 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion54 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
8.0%inclusion35 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion35 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion34 decks436 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion416 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion412 decks436 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion408 decks436 decks
44%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion402 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
89%inclusion386 decks436 decks
59%synergy
Scrubland
75%inclusion329 decks436 decks
64%synergy
Vault of Champions
75%inclusion328 decks436 decks
35%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion276 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
53%inclusion231 decks436 decks
47%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
52%inclusion227 decks436 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion227 decks436 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion227 decks436 decks
46%synergy
Polluted Delta
51%inclusion224 decks436 decks
46%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion220 decks436 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion209 decks436 decks
42%synergy
Prismatic Vista
48%inclusion209 decks436 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion193 decks436 decks
38%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion193 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
42%inclusion185 decks436 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Field
36%inclusion156 decks436 decks
-16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion83 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
32%inclusion138 decks436 decks
22%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion137 decks436 decks
-8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion134 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion108 decks436 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion99 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion90 decks436 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion89 decks436 decks
-21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion73 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion74 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion74 decks436 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion72 decks436 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion71 decks436 decks
-25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion70 decks436 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion58 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion66 decks436 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion60 decks436 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion59 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion56 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion53 decks436 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion53 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion53 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion42 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
10%inclusion44 decks436 decks
-30%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.6%inclusion33 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion32 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion32 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Voldaren Estate
6.9%inclusion30 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.8%inclusion25 decks367 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.7%inclusion29 decks436 decks
-4%synergy